ster

1 of 2

abbreviation

sterling

-ster

2 of 2

noun combining form

1

: one that does or handles or operates

spinster

tapster

teamster

2

: one that makes or uses

songster

3

: one that is associated with or participates in

gamester

gangster

4

: one that is

youngster

Word History

Etymology

Noun combining form

Middle English, from Old English -estre female agent; akin to Middle Dutch -ster

Kids Definition

-ster

noun combining form

stər

1

: one that does or handles or operates

teamster

2

: one that makes or uses

songster

prankster

3

: one that is associated with or participates in

gangster

4

: one that is

youngster

Etymology

Noun combining form

Old English -estre "female agent"